China’s ambitious 5G push heading into slow lane due to Covid-19 disruptions

Tenders for six big 5G projects have been postponed since Jan 31, government records show. — Reuters

SHANGHAI: Government measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus in China look set to delay the rollout of next-generation 5G telecom networks, a key technology initiative for the country's leadership.

Tenders for six big 5G projects have been postponed since Jan.31, government records show. They include an industrial Internet project in Guangdong province, a hospital-related project in Jiangxi province, and a police-related project in Gansu province.